A rare opportunity has come to market offering developers and self-builders the chance to secure a prime residential development site within one of Derby’s most desirable residential areas.
Brooke Farm, Somme Road, Allestree, presents a level rectangular plot extending to approximately 0.77 acres (0.31 hectares), offering significant potential for residential development within a highly regarded and affluent neighbourhood.
Positioned just three miles north of Derby city centre, the site occupies a prominent corner position at the junction of Somme Road and Memorial Road, providing excellent visibility, accessibility and flexibility for future development.
Somme Road is widely recognised as one of Allestree’s most sought-after residential addresses, characterised by substantial, high-value homes and a strong residential market.
The site sits adjacent to the ongoing Miller Homes Kedleston Grange development, reflecting continued investment and confidence in the area.
In addition, Brooke Farm lies close to the historic Kedleston Hall, a renowned heritage destination set within expansive parkland, further enhancing the area’s appeal to homeowners seeking quality surroundings and lifestyle benefits.
With urban convenience meeting open countryside, Allestree remains one of Derby’s most prestigious suburban locations, attracting strong demand from buyers seeking premium residential living.
Brooke Farm offers a rare opportunity to deliver high-quality housing within a location where surrounding properties reflect strong premium values, with several nearby homes achieving sale prices in the region of £1 million.
The site’s:
- Level and regular shape
- Dual frontage onto Somme Road and Memorial Road
- Prominent position
- Premium residential surroundings
make it particularly well suited to a range of development options, whether for a single luxury dwelling or a small cluster of bespoke homes, subject to the necessary planning approvals.
Given the strength of the local housing market and the desirability of the location, the site is expected to attract interest from residential developers and self-builders seeking to deliver a high-quality scheme for occupation or resale.
Brooke Farm enjoys excellent connectivity to Derby city centre, positioned approximately three miles to the south, while maintaining proximity to open countryside and green space.
Derby itself is a key commercial centre within the East Midlands, located approximately eight miles west of Junction 25 of the M1 motorway and around 40 miles north-east of Birmingham. The city benefits from a diverse economy supported by advanced engineering and manufacturing industries, including global businesses such as Rolls-Royce.
Residential development opportunities of this nature, combining scale, location and flexibility, are increasingly rare within established residential areas such as Allestree.
With offers invited in the region of £550,000, Brooke Farm represents an attractive proposition for developers seeking to capitalise on strong local demand and premium market positioning.
A comprehensive information pack is available upon request from the agents.
Enquiries
For further information or to request the full information pack, contact:
Cameron Godfrey
Call: 07775 001877
Email: c.godfrey@bbandj.co.uk
Tom O’Halloran
Call: 07976 924313
Email: t.ohalloran@bbandj.co.uk
